Comprehensive Spine Care — Dr. Jigar Sundesha

Dr. Jigar Sundesha and his dedicated spine team deliver advanced care for patients with neck and back pain or movement difficulties. Every patient begins with a detailed clinical assessment and high-quality imaging (MRI, BMD) to create an individualized treatment plan. We offer a full spectrum of care — conservative management with medications and targeted physiotherapy, minimally invasive endoscopic spine procedures, and complex open spinal reconstructions when required. Treatment pathways are tailored to the condition and the patient’s goals, with careful preoperative planning, modern operative techniques, and structured post-operative rehabilitation to maximise recovery and comfort. Supported by state-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary expertise, Dr. Sundesha focuses on safe, evidence-based solutions that restore function and improve quality of life. Experience specialised spine care designed around you.

When to consult an orthopaedic specialist for spine problems

• Persistent back pain
• Suspected slipped (herniated) disc
• Neck stiffness or limited neck movement
• Sciatica or radiating leg pain

*Final cost may vary depending on implant choice and hospital stay.

Persistent back pain

• What it feels like:: ongoing ache or stiffness in the lower or mid-back that doesn’t improve with rest, over-the-counter medicines or simple home care. It may be mechanical (worse with activity, better with rest) or inflammatory (stiff in the morning, improves with movement).
• First steps: short period of activity modification, NSAIDs if suitable, gentle exercises and guided physiotherapy. Consider ergonomic changes (work posture, mattress).
• When to see a specialist: if pain lasts more than 6 weeks despite conservative care, limits daily activities, or interferes with sleep.
• Urgent red flags: severe night pain, unexplained weight loss, fever, history of cancer, recent major trauma — seek emergency care.

Suspected slipped (herniated) disc

• What it feels like:: sharp, often radiating pain down an arm or leg (depending on neck or lower back), possible numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected limb. Pain may worsen with coughing, sneezing or bending.
• First steps: short rest, pain control (NSAIDs/neuropathic agents if needed), avoid heavy lifting, start guided physiotherapy.
• When to see a specialist: if radicular pain is severe, persists beyond a few weeks, or limits walking/sleep. Imaging (MRI) is usually ordered to confirm the diagnosis and plan treatment.
• Urgent red flags: sudden foot drop, progressive leg weakness, loss of bowel/bladder control — go to ER immediately (possible cauda equina).

*Actual time may vary depending on patient condition and surgical complexity.

Neck stiffness or limited neck movement

• What it feels like:: reduced neck motion, aching or sharp pain in the neck, possibly with pain, numbness or weakness radiating into the shoulder, arm or hand. Severe stiffness may limit daily activities.
• First steps: heat/ice, analgesics, gentle mobility exercises and physiotherapy; evaluate posture and workstation ergonomics.
• When to see a specialist: persistent symptoms >4–6 weeks, progressive arm weakness, or suspicion of nerve compression. If imaging shows significant disc/cord compression, surgical advice may be needed.
• Urgent red flags: sudden hand clumsiness, difficulty walking, balance problems, or bladder/bowel changes — urgent neurological assessment required (possible spinal cord involvement).

*Longevity depends on implant type, patient activity and follow-up care.

Sciatica / radiating leg pain

• What it feels like:: sharp, burning or electric shock-like pain that travels from the low back into the buttock and down one leg, often with numbness or pins-and-needles. Pain may worsen with sitting.
• First steps: activity modification, pain control, early physiotherapy focusing on neural mobility and core control. Most cases improve in weeks with conservative care.
• When to see a specialist: severe or persistent sciatica >4–6 weeks, progressive neurological deficit, or inability to work/walk. MRI helps identify the cause (herniated disc, stenosis).
• Urgent red flags: bowel/bladder dysfunction or sudden severe weakness — seek immediate emergency care.

*Follow your surgeon and physiotherapist's guidance for a safe recovery.